This is a handcrafted 12/11 hammered dulcimer manufactured by Dusty Strings of Seattle, Washington. The instrument features a black-finished soundboard and frame with two circular soundholes. An interior paper label confirms the date of manufacture as July 17, 1989, identifies the model as Apprentice, and lists serial number 6224. The label and surrounding interior wood are signed in black ink by numerous individuals, including Dusty Strings founders Ray Mooers and Sue Mooers, as well as several craftspeople and musicians such as Heidi Muller, Scott Marcky, Barry Hunn, and others. The dulcimer is equipped with two wooden bridges supporting multiple courses of metal strings. This lot includes the original custom-fitted hard-shell carrying case with gold-stamped branding and yellow plush lining, a matching folding wooden floor stand, two dulcimer hammers with dark-finished handles, a metal tuning wrench, a paper tuning guide, and the original owner manual and warranty documentation. Pickup is Friday, July 31, from Noon to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB342